Friday, January 4, 2013

CHPP Daily Brief Friday, January 4, 2013

Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
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Friday, January 4, 2013 "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I
am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a
way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." (Isaiah
43:18,19)

The Daily Brief

1. Obama signs defense bill, focus on Iran - Ynet News

President Barack Obama signed a $633 billion defense bill that tightens
penalties on Iran and strengthens security at diplomatic missions worldwide,
despite serious concerns about the limits Congress imposed on his handling of
terror suspects.

- Father, we thank You that this legislation strengthens
security at all our diplomatic compounds world-wide, and we thank You for the
tightening of penalties against Iran. We do ask that our President will stay
within the legal bounds that our Congress has set for him, regarding terror
suspects. We ask that none of these provisions in the defense bill will
infringe upon law abiding citizens in this nation. We ask, and receive Your
mercy and Your provision and protection. Amen.

- "First of all, then, I counsel that petitions, prayers, intercessions
and thanksgivings be made for all human beings, including kings and all in
positions of prominence; so that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives, being
godly and upright in everything. This is what God, our Deliverer, regards as
good; this is what meets his approval." (I Timothy 2:1-3)2. Boehner tells GOP he's through negotiating one-on-one with Obama -
The Hill

Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) is signaling that at least one thing will change
about his leadership during the 113th Congress: he's telling Republicans he is
done with private, one-on-one negotiations with President Obama. -
Abba, we ask for clarity and wisdom for Speaker Boehner, and the members of
Congress he represents. We ask for courage as he negotiates with the other
party. We pray he will remain true to the values of his party, and not be
intimidated by those who oppose him. We pray for a deepening of his
relationship with You, and an increase of his wisdom and strategies in
following You and successfully serving his country. In Your Name, we pray.
Amen.

- "But I'll make you as hard in your way as they are in theirs. I'll
make your face as hard as rock, harder than granite. Don't let them intimidate
you. Don't be afraid of them, even though they're a bunch of rebels."
(Ezekiel 3:8,9)3. Gun checks soar 39 percent, set new record: FBI - Reuters

The number of FBI background checks required for Americans buying guns set a
record in December, indicating that more people may purchase one after the
Connecticut school massacre stirred interest in self-defense and prompted
renewed talk of limits on firearms, according to FBI data.

- Father, we thank You for our second amendment right to bear
arms and protect ourselves and our property. Many thought that the Sandy Hook
murder of 26 people might benefit gun-control advocates, who would like to
disarm the citizenry. However, it appears to have had the opposite effect, of
causing those who were thinking of purchasing a gun, to go ahead and get them
now. We pray that those who are arming themselves, would also educate
themselves as to how to use them safely and responsibly. In You Name we pray,
Amen.

- "In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, with
nothing to fear;
far from ruin, for it will not come near you. Any alliance that forms against
you will not be My doing; whoever tries to form such an alliance will fall
because of you.
No weapon made will prevail against you. In court you will refute every
accusation.
The servants of ADONAI inherit all this; the reward for their righteousness is
from me," says ADONAI. (Isaiah 54:14,15,17) 4. Illinois Dems advance ban on most modern firearms - FOX

Illinois Senate Democrats advanced legislation late Wednesday to restrict
semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity magazines, pressing forward with new
gun control measures...over the objections of firearms groups. Amid the
developments, the Illinois State Rifle Association issued an "urgent
alert" to its members warning them that Democratic legislators were trying
to push through last-minute anti-gun legislation. -
Lord, we understand the logic of banning the use of semiautomatic weapons and
high-capacity magazines by ordinary citizens, who wish to purchase them. We
know that fear of them being used in committing crimes, such as the one in
Sandy Hook, is a very real fear. However, we are also concerned that by banning
these weapons only the military, and criminals will have them, and the
citizenry will be unable to respond to such weapons. Lord, we do pray against
the erosion of our right to bear arms. Amen.

- "When a strong person with many weapons guards his own house, his
possessions are safe. But when someone stronger comes and defeats him, the
stronger one will take away the weapons the first man trusted and will give
away the possessions." (Luke 11:21,22)5. DAR Denies They are Censoring Prayers - Fox News

The Daughters of the American Revolution, one of the nation's oldest patriotic
organizations, has erased any mention of Jesus Christ in their official book,
removed prayers and poems that reference Christian imagery, and directed
members to refrain from praying in the name of Christ, an outraged group of
members alleged. -
Abba, we are grieved by this decision of the Daughters of the American Revolution,
to remove You and any mention of You from their books. They are literally
distancing themselves from the actual women of the American Revolution who like
their husbands, our Founding Fathers, loved and honored You. We forgive their
attempt to alter history, in favor of being "politically correct". We
ask that they would rethink this move, and realize their "error" and
correct it. Amen.

- "I tell you, all those who stand before others and say they believe
in Me, I, the Son of Man, will say before the angels of God that they belong to
Me. But all who stand before others and say they do not believe in Me, I will
say before the angels of God that they do not belong to Me." (Luke
12:8,9)6. Egyptian mag affirms Brotherhood infiltration of White House - Jerusalem
Post

Effectively affirming the concerns of five much-maligned Republican House
members and the evidence presented in an investigative book, an Egyptian
magazine claims six American Muslim leaders who work with the Obama
administration are Muslim Brotherhood operatives who have significant influence
on U.S. policy.

- Father, we have been concerned about our President's advisors,
and certainly this news adds further concern. We pray against these terrorist
organizations that have the ear of the President, and have "significant
influence" on U.S. policy. We ask that Godly advisors, who excel in
wisdom, and relationship with You, would be put into key positions of influence
to advise the President, and that he would be open to their wisdom. Lord, we do
pray for the salvation of our President and his family, that their hearts would
be drawn to You, and that You would make Yourself known to them. Amen.

- "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His
precepts have good understanding.To Him belongs eternal praise."
(Psalm 111:10) 7. US unemployment rate holds steady - BBC

The total number of unemployed in the US in December was largely unchanged at
12.2 million.The unemployment rate for November was revised up from 7.7% to
7.8%, the department added. These are the first figures since a short-term deal
to stave off the US "fiscal cliff" was reached earlier this week.
Failure to agree a deal would have triggered spending cuts and tax rises worth
$600bn , which were expected to throw the US back into recession and send the
unemployment rate shooting upwards. Still, the deal has only postponed by two
months negotiations over spending cuts and the government debt ceiling - a
legal cap on its total borrowing set by Congress. If this cap is not raised,
the US is set to run out of money by February.

- Lord, we come to You, our Provider, for the answers to this
dilemma. We pray that both parties would be willing to cut irresponsible,
pork-barrel spending, and set this nation back on a path to fiscal
responsibility. We pray that the debt-ceiling not be raised again, but that
spending would be reined in. Give Your wisdom, we pray, as to what needs to be
cut, and what needs to stay as it is. We ask also for discernment for the
members of Congress and our President. May the good of the nation be of
paramount concern to all who address this issue, and not their political power or
agendas. In Your Name we pray, Amen.

- "Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being
content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER DESERT
YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU," so that we confidently say, "THE
LORD IS MY HELPER, I WILL NOT BE AFRAID. WHAT WILL MAN DO TO ME?" (Hebrews
13:5,6)

The Middle East in Focus

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming
THIS DECREE:

"Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto Your name give glory,
for Your mercy, and for Your truth's sake. Why should the nations say, Where is
their God? But our God is in the heavens. He has done whatever He has
pleased." (Psalm 115:1-3) 1. Syria 'would not join Iran in war against Israel' - UK
Telegraph

Iran's ability to retaliate for any Israeli strike on its nuclear facilities
has been "dramatically" reduced by the disintegration of President
Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, an Israeli intelligence report has said 2. IDF preparing hospitals for chemical attacks -
Jerusalem Post

The IDF Home Front Command is preparing all hospitals in Israel for a range of
security threats, including large-scale missile attacks and chemical attacks, a
senior military source told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday. 3. 'Lost Tribe's' Return to Israel Fulfilling Prophecy? - CBN
News

A "lost tribe" has come home to Israel and the return could be part
of biblical prophecy. 4. PM to ambassadors: Iran not yet crossed red line -
Jerusalem Post

Iran has not yet crossed the red line that Israel set on its nuclear program,
and Israel remains determined to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons,
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.

Today's Focus: The Persecuted Church

Today's Focus: The Persecuted Church

"Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the
just; for the righteous God tests the hearts and minds." (Psalm 7:9)1. Syria Fears Grow over Islamist Atrocities - ASSIST News

Syrian rebels beheaded a Christian man and fed his body to dogs, according to a
nun who says the West is ignoring atrocities committed by Islamic extremists. (Read
more)2. Islamist extremists shoot clergyman in Tanzania - ASSIST News

A Christian pastor who spent nearly three years in an Iranian prison for his
religious conversion was reportedly arrested again on Christmas Day, contrary
to a previous agreement.

"Iran has historically cracked down on the Christian community over the
Christmas season; this year was no exception," said Tiffany Barrans,
international legal director at the American Center for Law and Justice, which
has been monitoring the case of Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani. (Read
more) 4. Burma Government Admits to Bombing Christian Kachin - BosNewsLife

Burma's government admitted Thursday, January 3, that the military is involved
in airstrikes against the mainly Christian Kachin (an ethnic group), a week
after BosNewsLife and other media carried reports about a massive offensive in
the north of the country.

The United States said Wednesday, January 2, the use of air power in Kachin
State was "extremely troubling." In Washington, U.S. State Department
spokeswoman Victoria Nuland urged the government and the Kachin rebel group to
cease their conflict and begin a real dialogue for peace.

Those comments were reflected by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon who urged
Burma's authorities "to desist from any action that could endanger the
lives of civilians living in the area or further intensify the conflict in the
region". He also demanded that the rebels work toward political
reconciliation. (Read
more)
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The Daily Jot

The Daily Jot:

Our Role in the end time churches
Yeshua Ha Mashiach, our beloved Jesus Christ, reviews the churches in
Revelation 2 and 3. He speaks of those things he hates and those things he
likes. For example, He says of the Church in Pergamos, "I know thy works,
and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my
name, and has not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my
faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells...but I have a few
things against thee, because thou has there them that hold the doctrine of
Balaam...also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I
hate." Of each of the seven churches he speaks, ending with Laodicea. To
these, what is our part? And what do they say about today's church? (Read
more here.)

Cabinet Shuffle

Cabinet Shuffle
News broke yesterday that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner plans to step
down at the end of the month. That sent many liberal Washington pundits into a
near panic. Geithner has been Obama's point man on a number of key fiscal
issues.

As Reuters put it, Geithner's departure "puts Obama in a tough spot."
Negotiations over the debt ceiling will come to a head within days after he
leaves. At the same time, Obama is losing Hillary Clinton at State, Leon
Panetta at Defense and Lisa Jackson at EPA. There is widespread speculation
that Attorney General Eric Holder will step down soon as well. By
the way, while it is assumed that John Kerry's nomination for Secretary of
State will sail through the Senate, it should not. Kerry's foreign policy views
deserve thorough scrutiny. After all, do we really want someone as Secretary of
State who accused our soldiers of terrorizing women and children and who
suggested they were stupid?

John Kerry once called Israel's security fence "a barrier to peace."
And yet he referred to Bashar al-Assad's Syria as "an essential player in
bringing peace and stability to the region." I
think America can do better. I also believe we can do better than Chuck Hagel
as Secretary of Defense. Obama has not yet formally nominated Hagel, and the
bi-partisan opposition to his possible appointment only continues to grow. So
much so, in fact, that MSNBC's Chuck Todd predicted this morning that Obama
would ultimately drop him. That said, there is also a report today that Obama
may send Hagel's nomination to the Senate as early as Monday. . . Far
be it from me to give Barack Obama advice on his cabinet. But I would
respectfully suggest that if the president is truly interested in appointing
well-respected leaders who could quickly secure bi-partisan support, perhaps he
should consider former Senator Joseph Lieberman for either Secretary of State
or Defense. (Gary Bauer)

Planned Parenthood's X Factor

Planned Parenthood's X Factor
903. That's how many children are aborted by Planned Parenthood every single
day. That's one baby--one unique, God-created life and future--erased every 96
seconds. In 800 clinics across America, the body count keeps growing--thanks in
part to the staggering amount of money that Congress is funneling to Cecile
Richards's group. Americans have known for years that their government is a
major shareholder in the international abortion business. What they didn't
know--until recently--was how much Planned Parenthood relies on unwilling
taxpayers to keep their grisly operation afloat. Based
on its annual report, Richards's group rakes in almost half of its budget (46%)
from federal, state, and local grants. The government's contributions are a
whopping $487.4 million, mostly from Title X funds. Of course, Planned
Parenthood is quick to point out that, by law, none of those dollars can
directly finance abortions. But by paying the clinics' other bills--like
overhead--there's no telling how many millions of dollars the government is
freeing up for Planned Parenthood to pursue the darkest side of its business. And,
as of New Year's Day, abstaining from abortion is no longer an option for
Richards's clinics. In its words, " . . . [Planned Parenthood Federation
of America] does not provide abortion care itself, but its member affiliates
offer that service throughout the United States, and as of January 2013, all
member-affiliates will be required to do so." That makes what Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.) is proposing all the
more important. Today, the Tennessee Congresswoman introduced a bill that
would stop HHS from wiring "family planning funds" to abortion
businesses under Title X unless they certify that they won't provide or refer
for abortions. That eliminates Planned Parenthood altogether, now that
Richards is ordering affiliates to offer the procedure. Rep. Black, who led
this fight as far back as 2011, is hoping to build on the support her former
colleague, Gov. Mike Pence, won for the legislation in previous Congresses.Obviously,
Planned Parenthood isn't the only abortion company that receives Title X funds,
but it's certainly the largest. And since abortion still makes up a
jaw-dropping 91% of Planned Parenthood's services for pregnant women, it's time
for Congress to put some meaningful distance between taxpayers and the Left's
"health care." You can help by contacting your representative and
asking him to co-sponsor Rep. Black's Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition
Act. (Family Research Council)

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The Good News Corner

The Good News Corner

13 Year Old Girl Comes Back from the Dead!
During morning prayers in the ATK Nakivumbi church, Sania's sister came in
running and said "Sania has just died! She was taken to the hospital for
treatment, and she died." The hospital declared her dead and released the
body to be taken home for burial. She was dead 45 minutes . . . She was taken back
to the hospital to certify the records that she was now alive. (Read
more)

Worship with Us Today!

Worship with Us Today!

There is None Like You
Written by: Lenny LeBlancTHERE IS NONE LIKE YOU
NO ONE ELSE CAN TOUCH MY HEART LIKE YOU DO
I COULD SEARCH FOR ALL ETERNITY LONG,
AND FIND THERE IS NONE LIKE YOU(x2)

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Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) is a ministry which is positioned on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., helping members of the Body of Christ to “pray for those in authority over us” in our federal government. Our primary purpose is to offer intercession on site for the members of Congress and their staffs each day that the Senate and the House of Representatives are in session; and our chief prayer focus is that “God’s will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” [Matthew 6:10]...continued under Profile.